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It's January 30, 1933, and I'm a radical member of the Iron Front. I will never accept Nazi rule as legitimate and never stop fighting for a democratic Germany. How do I spend the next 12 1/2 years?

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Why did Pétain and Laval collaborate so completely with Germany?

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When and why did the death penalty come to be viewed as inhumane and unacceptable in Western Europe, and why didn't it happen in the US?

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How can I read history on Wikipedia in a responsible way, knowing what is useful information and what to be skeptical of?

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How much of the strength of the overall Soviet military and economic might came from the Ukrainian SSR vs. other republics?

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Modern media often portray pirates in a somewhat romantic light for their independence and daring adventurism. Was there any contemporary example of this view, or is it entirely a modern invention?

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How and why did global public opinion turn against the death penalty during the 20th century, particularly in industrialized, western European countries?

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I'm a starry-eyed young Soviet citizen, and I dream of one day becoming First Secretary, or perhaps Premier. What's my best plan?

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Have there ever been any coups d'état by a standing military to defend democracy against autocracy or oust an autocrat in favor of a more representative government?

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It's January 30, 1933, and I'm a radical member of the Iron Front. I will never accept Nazi rule as legitimate and never stop fighting for a democratic Germany. How do I spend the next 12 1/2 years?	7
Why did Pétain and Laval collaborate so completely with Germany?	7
When and why did the death penalty come to be viewed as inhumane and unacceptable in Western Europe, and why didn't it happen in the US?	6
How can I read history on Wikipedia in a responsible way, knowing what is useful information and what to be skeptical of?	6
How much of the strength of the overall Soviet military and economic might came from the Ukrainian SSR vs. other republics?	5
Modern media often portray pirates in a somewhat romantic light for their independence and daring adventurism. Was there any contemporary example of this view, or is it entirely a modern invention?	5
How and why did global public opinion turn against the death penalty during the 20th century, particularly in industrialized, western European countries?	3
I'm a starry-eyed young Soviet citizen, and I dream of one day becoming First Secretary, or perhaps Premier. What's my best plan?	2
Have there ever been any coups d'état by a standing military to defend democracy against autocracy or oust an autocrat in favor of a more representative government?	1